Débora García
A creative Spanish midfielder whose career has been defined by loyalty and technical craft at clubs like Sevilla and Levante.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Spanish footballer·Birthday: October 17·Millennials
Biography
Débora García's story is one of understated consistency in the rapidly evolving landscape of Spanish women's football. A product of Espanyol's youth system, she made her name as a technically gifted and industrious central midfielder at Levante, where she became a fan favorite and a crucial piece of their engine room for nearly a decade. Her vision and passing range earned her a call-up to the Spanish national team in 2012, placing her among the pioneers of the current golden generation. While not always a permanent fixture in the star-studded national side, her club career has been a model of dedication, culminating in a move to her hometown club, Sevilla, in 2022. There, she brought experience and guile to a ambitious project, proving that football intelligence and precise distribution remain timeless virtues.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Débora was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Débora Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Débora's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made her senior debut for the Spain women's national team in 2012 during a European Championship qualifying play-off.
- Played over 200 official matches for Levante UD, becoming a central figure in their midfield for nearly a decade.
- Helped Sevilla FC win the 2023 Copa de la Reina, the premier domestic cup competition in Spain.
- Featured in UEFA Women's Champions League competitions with both Levante and Sevilla.
Did You Know?
She is commonly known simply as 'Débora' on the back of her shirt.
Before joining Sevilla, she spent almost her entire professional career at just two clubs: Espanyol and Levante.
She made her national team debut at the famous Hampden Park stadium in Glasgow.
Débora has a degree in Physical Activity and Sports Science from the University of Valencia.
“My game is built on control and passing, not just running.”
